A24 is giving moviegoers a chance to revisit the first installment of Ti West’s slasher trilogy, ‘X,’ before the highly anticipated sequel, ‘MaXXXine,’ arrives this summer. On June 18, ‘X’ will return to theaters for one night only, offering audiences a sneak peek of ‘MaXXXine’ in a special post-credits preview.
Released in March 2022, ‘X’ did good business at the box office, grossing over $15 million against a budget of $1 million. The film follows a group of young actors and filmmakers in 1979 who attempt to film an adult movie at a farmhouse in rural Texas. The porn shoot turns deadly when the elderly couple who owns the farm begins murdering the guests. Mia Goth plays Maxine Minx, an aspiring actress, and Pearl, the elderly homicidal homeowner.
Shortly after ‘X’s release, West revealed he secretly shot a prequel film, ‘Pearl,’ which also stars Mia Goth. Set in 1918, ‘Pearl’ explores the origins of the elderly homicidal homeowner character from ‘X.’ Pearl dreams of becoming a film star, but her psychopathic tendencies hinder her aspirations. ‘Pearl’ premiered on September 16, 2022, and grossed over $10 million at the box office.
The third and final film in West’s trilogy, ‘MaXXXine,’ is the direct sequel to ‘X.’ Set in 1985, the film follows Maxine (Goth) as she tries to make it as an actress in Los Angeles. However, her dreams are threatened when the Night Stalker begins targeting young female stars, including Maxine.
Besides Goth, ‘MaXXXine’ stars Elizabeth Debicki, Moses Sumney, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Halsey, Lily Collins, Giancarlo Esposito, and Kevin Bacon. ‘MaXXXine’ opens in theaters on July 5, 2024.
Tickets for ‘X’s June 18 rerelease are now on sale at Fandango. The screenings will begin at 7 p.m. local time.
